HotKey Program Installation for WorkFlows

Modified on Thu, 22 Feb 2024 at 12:23 PM

This document will guide you through the getting the HotKey program implemented on your system to work with WorkFlows. 


The HotKey program is used to input "lib1" using the F10 key and also close active Wizard windows using the ESC key.



This document will guide you through the getting the HotKey program implemented on your system to work with WorkFlows. 


  1. First you need to download the attached hotkey programs.
  2. Once the archive is opened, you will see the file (HotKey.exe), which you must place in the \Startup directory on your computer to ensure the executable runs each time Windows is started.
    1. Instructions for placing the executable file in your \Startup directory
  3. Windows 10
    Locate your \startup folder on your system right right-clicking your Start button (Windows Key + X) and choosing Run.  Next, type in the command:shell:startup and click OK:

  4. Copy the Hotkey.exe file into the folder that opens up after typing the run command above. (see screenshot below)




5. Restart the computer (or simply double click the Hotkey.exe to start the program, and restart Workflows and Hotkeys should be working again, and the Hotkey program will run everytime the computer is restarted.)

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